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Archives of Latin American Literature at Princeton
A selection of Latin American papers from the Manuscripts Division, Rare Books and Special Collections. A recent article in Ñ, the cultural supplement of the Argentine daily Clarín, highlights Princeton’s growing collection of Latin American literary archives: “La memoria de … Continue reading
Treasures of American history featured in Princeton exhibition — Opening Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
From a first-hand account of Colonial life in Jamestown to a wanted poster for John Wilkes Booth following President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, a Princeton University Libraryexhibition opening Friday, Feb. 22, will trace the American experience from 1607 to 1865. Several items … Continue reading
Times of Trenton Highlights 18th Century Handel Acquisition
Princeton University Library is pleased to announce the acquisition of an eighteenth-century scribal score of George Frideric Handel’s three-act opera Berenice, copied by a contemporary Handel copyist (“S2”) from the composer’s autograph manuscript. The acquisition is highlighted on the front … Continue reading
Curator’s Tour of “First X, Then Y, Now Z” — January 12, 2013 @ 3 pm
Please join John Delaney, Curator of Maps, for a tour of the current exhibit in the main exhibition gallery at Firestone Library, “First X, Then Y, Now Z: Landmark Thematic Maps”. The tour will meet in the main exhibition gallery … Continue reading
RBSC Firestone December Holiday Hours
Dulles Reading Room CLOSED Monday and Tuesday December 24 and 25 OPEN Wednesday to Friday December 26 to 28 CLOSED Monday and Tuesday December 31 to January 1 Regular Reading Room Hours Monday to Friday, 9–4:45 pm Galleries (Main, Milberg, Cotsen) CLOSED Monday and Tuesday … Continue reading
